2 Corinthians 8:1

Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.

2 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

3 For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord,

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Sammenlign

ÅB
Vi kunngjør dere, brødre, den nåde som Gud har gitt i Makedonias menigheter,
OTB
Kjære brødre og søstre, vi ønsker å dele med dere Guds nåde som har blitt gitt til menighetene i Makedonia,
B1930
Vi kunngjør eder, brødre, den nåde som Gud har gitt i Makedonias menigheter,
BSB
Now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the churches of Macedonia.
KJV
Moreover, brethren, we do you to wit of the grace of God bestowed on the churches of Macedonia;
WEB
Moreover, brothers, we make known to you the grace of God which has been given in the assemblies of Macedonia,
ASV
Moreover, brethren, we make known to you the grace of God which hath been given in the churches of Macedonia;
DARBY
But we make known to you, brethren, the grace of God bestowed in the assemblies of Macedonia;
BLB
Now we make known to you⁺, brothers, the grace of God having been given in the churches of Macedonia,

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Kryssreferanser

  • Acts 16:9

    During the night, Paul had a vision of a man of Macedonia standing and pleading with him, “Come over to Macedonia and help us.”

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:2

    For I know your eagerness to help, and I have been boasting to the Macedonians that since last year you in Achaia were prepared to give. And your zeal has stirred most of them to do likewise.

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  • 2 Corinthians 11:9

    And when I was with you and in need, I was not a burden to anyone; for the brothers who came from Macedonia supplied my needs. I have refrained from being a burden to you in any way, and I will continue to do so.

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  • Acts 11:23

    When he arrived and saw the grace of God, he rejoiced and encouraged them all to abide in the Lord with all their hearts.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:12

    For this ministry of service is not only supplying the needs of the saints, but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanksgiving to God.

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  • 1 Thessalonians 4:10

    And you are indeed showing this love to all the brothers throughout Macedonia. But we urge you, brothers, to excel more and more

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  • Colossians 1:29

    To this end I also labor, striving with all His energy working powerfully within me.

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  • 2 Corinthians 9:4

    Otherwise, if any Macedonians come with me and find you unprepared, we—to say nothing of you—would be ashamed of having been so confident.

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